Medtronic Bets On Blockbuster Hypertension Market With Ardian Acquisition
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Medtronic's $800-million-plus bet on still-early-stage catheter technology for treating hypertension is a risk worth taking, company watchers suggest, considering many of the device giant's core offerings are in mature markets with paltry growth prospects.
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